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Francis Holland School

Other independent school · London, SW1W 8JF

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#64 of 2,536

Better than 97% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages10 to 19
Pupils594 of 780 places
GenderGirls
Religious characterChurch of England
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMrs Alexandra Haydon
Local authorityWestminster
Opened01 Jan 1920
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 101161.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolWestminsterEngland
Attainment 8 score12.852.446.2
Grade 4 or above in English and maths0%73.2%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and maths0%58.3%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and maths0%20.4%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%69.4%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 488--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolWestminsterEngland
Average points per A-level entry48.8137.8835
Average A-level gradeA--
Average points, best three A-levels48.8237.9335.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsA--
AAB or better42.6%23.8%17.5%
A-level progress score0.22--
A-level progressAbove average--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study68--
Average applied general gradez--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26
MeasureThis school
Pupils594
Girls594
Boys0
SEN support153
EHC plan0

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destination65.2%
Higher education50.7%
Employment10.1%
Not sustained8.7%
Further education1.4%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Francis Holland School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimarySt Barnabas' CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.2 miPrimaryHoly Trinity CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.2 miNot applicableEaton House SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.2 miNot applicableGarden House SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.4 miSecondarySt. Thomas More Language CollegeAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.4 miNot applicableSussex House SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.4 miPrimarySt Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.5 miNot applicableMore House SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.5 miNot applicableHill House SchoolOther independent school
Outstanding

Frequently asked questions about Francis Holland School

How does Francis Holland School rank in England?

Francis Holland School ranks 64 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 97% of schools).

How many pupils attend Francis Holland School?

Francis Holland School has 594 pupils aged 10 to 19, with capacity for 780.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.